JP7012792B2 - Systems, methods, and programs for delivering videos - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a system, a method, and a program for distributing a moving image.

Conventionally, there is known a system that provides a video distribution service that distributes a real-time video transmitted from a user terminal of a distribution user to each user terminal of a plurality of viewing users (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Some of these systems are configured to allow viewers to enter comments on a video, which is typically between the broadcast user and other viewers who watch the same video. Be shared. Such a comment function enables communication between users of the video distribution service.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2011-172200

However, in the conventional comment function as described above, since the input comment is simply shared, the realized communication tends to be monotonous. In addition, some users find it troublesome to input comments, and such users hesitate to use the comment function. As described above, in the conventional technique, communication between users tends to be monotonous, and the input load of the user is relatively large, so that activation of communication can be suppressed.

One of the objects of the embodiment of the present invention is to promote communication between users during the distribution of moving images. Other objects of the embodiments of the present invention will become apparent by reference to the entire specification.

The system according to an embodiment of the present invention is a system for distributing moving images, comprising one or more computer processors, wherein the one or more computer processors respond to execution of a readable instruction. A process for distributing a real-time video provided by a distribution user to each of a plurality of viewing users, and a request for arranging an image object on the video during distribution of the video, and an image specified by the viewing user. A process of receiving an arrangement request including information about an object from the viewing user and a process of arranging an image object specified by the viewing user on the moving image in response to the reception of the arrangement request are executed.

A method according to an embodiment of the present invention is a method executed by one or a plurality of computers to distribute a moving image, and is a step of distributing a real-time moving image provided by a distribution user to each of a plurality of viewing users. A step of receiving an arrangement request from the viewing user, which is a request for arranging the image object on the moving image and includes information about the image object specified by the viewing user, and the arrangement request. It is provided with a step of arranging an image object specified by the viewing user on the moving image according to the reception of the above.

The program according to the embodiment of the present invention is a program for distributing a moving image, and is provided by a distribution user to the one or a plurality of computers depending on being executed on one or a plurality of computers. A process for distributing a real-time video to each of a plurality of viewing users, and a request for arranging an image object on the video during distribution of the video, including information about the image object specified by the viewing user. The process of accepting the arrangement request from the viewing user and the process of arranging the image object specified by the viewing user on the moving image in response to the acceptance of the arrangement request are executed.

Various embodiments of the present invention facilitate communication between users during video distribution.

The block diagram which shows schematic the structure of the network of the moving image distribution system 1 which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. A block diagram schematically showing the functions of the video distribution system 1. The figure which shows an example of the information managed in the user information table 411. The figure which shows an example of the information managed in the distribution information table 412. The figure which shows an example of the information managed in the object information table 413. The figure which shows an example of the main screen 60. The figure which shows an example of the delivery preparation screen 70. The figure which shows an example of the distribution screen 80. The figure which shows an example of a viewing screen 90. The sequence diagram which exemplifies the communication about the arrangement of the stamp in the video distribution system 1. The figure which shows an example of the stamp input screen 110. The figure which shows an example of the viewing screen 90 which displays the information notification area 981. The figure which shows an example of the viewing screen 90 which displays the information notification area 982. The figure which shows an example of the viewing screen 90 which displays the information notification area 99. The figure which shows an example of the distribution screen 80 which displayed the stamp. The figure which shows an example of the distribution screen 80 which displayed the stamp.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram schematically showing a network configuration of a video distribution system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the video distribution system 1 includes a video distribution server 10 and a user terminal 30 that is communicably connected to the video distribution server 10 via a network 20 such as the Internet. Although only one user terminal 30 is shown in FIG. 1, the moving image distribution system 1 includes a plurality of user terminals 30. The server 10 provides a video distribution service for distributing a real-time video provided by a distribution user to a viewing user via a user terminal 30. In the present embodiment, the user of the user terminal 30 can distribute the moving image as a distribution user, and can also view the moving image distributed by another user as a viewing user.

The video distribution server 10 is configured as a general computer, and as shown in FIG. 1, a CPU (computer processor) 11, a main memory 12, a user I / F13, a communication I / F14, and a storage ( A storage device) 15 is provided, and each of these components is electrically connected via a bus or the like (not shown).

The CPU 11 reads various programs stored in the storage 15 or the like into the main memory 12 and executes various instructions included in the programs. The main memory 12 is composed of, for example, a DRAM or the like.

The user I / F 13 includes various input / output devices for exchanging information with the user. The user I / F 13 includes, for example, an information input device such as a keyboard and a pointing device (for example, a mouse, a touch panel, etc.), a voice input device such as a microphone, and an image input device such as a camera. Further, the user I / F 13 includes an information output device such as a display and an audio output device such as a speaker.

The communication I / F 14 is implemented as hardware such as a network adapter, various communication software, and a combination thereof, and is configured to realize wired or wireless communication via the network 20 or the like.

The storage 15 is composed of, for example, a magnetic disk, a flash memory, or the like. The storage 15 stores various programs including an operating system, various data, and the like.

In the present embodiment, the moving image distribution server 10 can be configured by using a plurality of computers, each of which has the above-mentioned hardware configuration. For example, the server 10 may be configured by one or more server devices.

The video distribution server 10 configured in this way has functions as a web server and an application server, and is provided from a web browser and other applications (for example, an application for a video distribution service) installed on the user terminal 30. Various processes are executed in response to the request, and screen data (for example, HTML data), control data, and the like corresponding to the results of the processes are transmitted to the user terminal 30. The user terminal 30 displays a web page or other screen based on the received data.

The user terminal 30 is configured as a general computer, and as shown in FIG. 1, a CPU (computer processor) 31, a main memory 32, a user I / F 33, a communication I / F 34, and a storage (storage). A device) 35 is provided, and each of these components is electrically connected via a bus or the like (not shown).

The CPU 31 reads various programs stored in the storage 35 or the like into the main memory 32, and executes various instructions included in the programs. The main memory 32 is composed of, for example, a DRAM or the like.

The user I / F 33 is various input / output devices for exchanging information with the user. The user I / F 33 includes, for example, an information input device such as a keyboard and a pointing device (for example, a mouse, a touch panel, etc.), a voice input device such as a microphone, and an image input device such as a camera. Further, the user I / F 33 includes an information output device such as a display and an audio output device such as a speaker.

The communication I / F 34 is implemented as hardware such as a network adapter, various communication software, and a combination thereof, and is configured to realize wired or wireless communication via the network 20 or the like.

The storage 35 is composed of, for example, a magnetic disk, a flash memory, or the like. The storage 35 stores various programs including an operating system, various data, and the like. The program stored in the storage 35 can be downloaded and installed from the application market or the like.

In the present embodiment, the user terminal 30 can be configured as a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a wearable device, a personal computer, a game-dedicated terminal, and the like.

The user of the user terminal 30 configured in this way provides the video distribution server 10 by executing communication with the video distribution server 10 via a web browser or other application installed in the storage 35 or the like. You can use the video distribution service.

Next, the function of the moving image distribution system 1 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing the functions of the video distribution server 10 and the user terminal 30. As shown in the figure, the server 10 has an information storage management unit 41 that stores and manages various information, a basic function control unit 43 that controls basic functions of a video distribution service, and a video distribution control unit that controls video distribution. It has 45 and an object arrangement management unit 47 that manages the arrangement of image objects on a moving image. These functions are realized by the cooperation of hardware such as the CPU 11 and the main memory 12 and various programs and data stored in the storage 15 and the like, and are read into, for example, the main memory 12. It is realized by the CPU 11 executing the instruction included in the program. Further, a part or all of the functions of the server 10 shown in FIG. 2 may be realized by the cooperation of the server 10 and the user terminal 30, or may be realized by the user terminal 30. For example, a part or all of the functions of the object arrangement management unit 47 may be realized by the cooperation of the server 10 and the user terminal 30, or may be realized by the user terminal 30.

As shown in FIG. 2, the user terminal 30 has an information storage management unit 51 that stores and manages various information, a viewing function control unit 53 that controls a viewing function in a video distribution service, and a distribution function in a video distribution service. It has a distribution function control unit 55 to control. These functions are realized by the cooperation of hardware such as the CPU 31 and the main memory 32, and various programs and data stored in the storage 35 and the like, and are read into, for example, the main memory 32. It is realized by the CPU 31 executing the instruction included in the program. Further, a part or all of the functions of the user terminal 30 shown in FIG. 2 may be realized by the cooperation of the server 10 and the user terminal 30, or may be realized by the server 10. For example, a part or all of the functions of the viewing function control unit 53 and the distribution function control unit 55 may be realized by the cooperation of the server 10 and the user terminal 30, or may be realized by the server 10.

The information storage management unit 41 of the server 10 stores and manages various information in the storage 15 and the like. As shown in FIG. 2, the information storage management unit 41 relates to a user information table 411 that manages information about users of a video distribution service, a distribution information table 412 that manages information about individual video distribution, and an image object. It has an object information table 413 that manages information. As will be described in detail later, the image object is an object for the viewing user to place on the moving image in the moving image distribution service of the present embodiment.

The basic function control unit 43 of the server 10 executes various processes related to the control of the basic functions of the video distribution service. For example, the basic function control unit 43 transmits HTML data or control data of various screens related to the basic function to the user terminal 30, and responds to various operation inputs by the user via the screen displayed on the user terminal 30. Processing is executed, and HTML data or control data corresponding to the result of the processing is transmitted to the user terminal 30. The basic functions controlled by the basic function control unit 43 are, for example, login authentication (user authentication), billing control, user management (for example, updating of the user information table 411, etc.), and management of individual video distribution (for example,). Update of distribution information table 412, etc.) is included.

The video distribution control unit 45 of the server 10 executes various processes related to the control of video distribution. For example, the video distribution control unit 45 executes a process of distributing a real-time video provided by a distribution user to each of a plurality of viewing users. Specifically, the moving image distribution control unit 45 receives, for example, real-time moving image data transmitted from the distribution user's user terminal 30, and transmits the received moving image data to the viewing user's user terminal 30. Distribution of such real-time moving images is performed, for example, by using a streaming method.

The moving image distributed in the moving image distribution service of the present embodiment may be referred to as, for example, a moving image corresponding to a display screen displayed via a display of a user terminal 30 of a distribution user (hereinafter, referred to as a “screen moving image”). )including. The screen moving image includes audio output via the speaker or the like of the user terminal 30 of the distribution user. Further, the moving image to be similarly distributed includes, for example, a moving image taken through the camera of the user terminal 30 of the distribution user (hereinafter, may be referred to as “captured moving image”). The captured moving image includes audio input via a microphone or the like of the user terminal 30 of the distribution user.

The object arrangement management unit 47 of the server 10 executes various processes related to the management of the arrangement of image objects on the moving image. For example, the object placement management unit 47 responds to the reception of the placement request for arranging the image object on the moving image by the user terminal 30 of the viewing user, and puts the image object on the moving image to the user terminal 30 of the distribution user. Instruct the placement of.

The information storage management unit 51 of the user terminal 30 stores and manages various information in the storage 35 and the like. For example, the information storage management unit 51 stores information about an image object that can be used by the user.

The viewing function control unit 53 of the user terminal 30 executes various processes related to controlling the viewing function of the video distribution service. The viewing function is a function for a user of the user terminal 30 to view a moving image distributed by another user as a viewing user. For example, the viewing function control unit 53 receives the moving image data transmitted from the moving image distribution server 10, and displays (plays) the real-time moving image provided by the distribution user based on the received moving image data.

In the present embodiment, the viewing function control unit 53 receives an arrangement request for arranging an image object on the moving image from the viewing user during the distribution of the moving image. The placement request includes information about the image object identified by the viewing user. For example, the viewing function control unit 53 receives the identification of the image object by the viewing user and the arrangement request of the specified image object via the screen displayed on the user terminal 30.

The distribution function control unit 55 of the user terminal 30 executes various processes related to the control of the distribution function of the video distribution service. The distribution function is a function for the user of the user terminal 30 to distribute a moving image as a distribution user. For example, the distribution function control unit 55 generates video data of a real-time moving image, and transmits the generated moving image data to the moving image distribution server 10. For example, when the video to be distributed is a screen video, the distribution function control unit 55 generates video data of the screen video corresponding to the display screen displayed via the display of the user terminal 30 in real time. The generated video data is transmitted to the video distribution server 10. Further, for example, when the moving image to be distributed is a captured moving image, the distribution function control unit 55 generates moving image data of the captured moving image taken through the camera of the user terminal 30 in real time, and the generated moving image. The data is transmitted to the video distribution server 10.

In the present embodiment, the distribution function control unit 55 arranges the image object specified by the viewing user on the moving image in response to the reception of the arrangement request for arranging the image object on the moving image. For example, the distribution function control unit 55 arranges the image object specified by the viewing user on the moving image in response to the image object arrangement instruction from the object arrangement management unit 47 of the server 10. For example, when the moving image to be distributed is a screen moving image, the distribution function control unit 55 responds to the arrangement instruction of the image object from the object arrangement management unit 47 and displays the image object on the display screen of the user terminal 30. indicate. As a result, the image object is arranged on the screen moving image corresponding to the display screen of the user terminal 30, and the screen moving image on which the image object is arranged is distributed to a plurality of viewing users.

As described above, the moving image distribution system 1 in the present embodiment arranges the image object specified by the viewing user on the moving image being distributed in response to the request from the viewing user. Therefore, the viewing user can enjoy communication with other users through the placement of the image object on the moving image being viewed.

Image objects placed on the video include various objects that can be displayed on the video. For example, an image object is configured as a still image or a still image with an animation effect. The image object is provided to the user by, for example, a provider of a video distribution service. Further, the image object is generated, for example, in response to an input operation by the user, and is generated, for example, in response to handwriting input by the user.

In the present embodiment, the image object specified by the viewing user can be placed at a specific position or an arbitrary position on the moving image. For example, the object arrangement management unit 47 of the server 10 or the distribution function control unit 55 of the user terminal 30 determines the position on the moving image in which the image object is arranged according to a predetermined rule (including randomly determining the position). Can be configured in.

Further, the viewing user may specify the position on the moving image in which the image object is arranged. In this case, the placement request received by the viewing function control unit 53 of the user terminal 30 of the viewing user includes information on the position on the moving image specified by the viewing user in addition to the information on the image object. In response to the reception of the placement request, the distribution function control unit 55 of the user terminal 30 of the distribution user (via the arrangement instruction by the object arrangement management unit 47 of the server 10) views the image object specified by the viewing user. Place it in a position on the video specified by the user. The viewing user specifies the corresponding position on the moving image by, for example, a touch operation or a clicking operation on the moving image display area for displaying the moving image on the user terminal 30. The position on the moving image is specified as, for example, the coordinates in the moving image display area.

In the present embodiment, the image object to be arranged on the moving image is specified, for example, by the viewing user selecting from a plurality of image objects. In this case, the viewing function control unit 53 of the user terminal 30 presents, for example, a plurality of image objects (for example, an image object owned by the viewing user) to the viewing user when receiving an image object placement request from the viewing user. , Accepts the selection of an image object by the viewing user from the plurality of presented image objects.

Further, in the present embodiment, an image object is generated based on an input operation by the viewing user, and the generated image object can be specified as an image object arranged on the moving image. For example, an image object is generated based on handwriting input by a viewing user (for example, a figure corresponding to a trajectory of handwriting input is generated as an image object), and the generated image object is placed on a moving image as an image object. Be identified. In this case, the arrangement request received by the viewing function control unit 53 of the user terminal 30 includes, for example, image data of an image object generated based on handwriting input. Further, the handwriting input may be performed on the moving image display area for displaying the moving image on the user terminal 30. In this case, the position of the handwriting input with respect to the moving image display area can be specified as the position on the moving image in which the image object is arranged.

In the present embodiment, the viewing function control unit 53 of the user terminal 30 may be configured to notify the viewing user of the acceptance of the placement request in response to the reception of the placement request. By the notification, the viewing user who has made the arrangement request of the image object can recognize the acceptance of the arrangement request before the arrangement of the image object is reflected on the moving image. As a result, it is possible to prevent the viewing user from unnecessarily repeating the arrangement request of the image object because the arrangement of the image object is not reflected on the moving image.

Further, the viewing function control unit 53 may be configured to limit the number of arrangement requests that can be accepted within a predetermined time. For example, the viewing function control unit 53 is configured not to accept an image object placement request for which the elapsed time from the previous image object placement request is within a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) for one viewing user. Can be done.

Further, in the present embodiment, the distribution function control unit 55 of the user terminal 30 may be configured to erase (hide) the image object arranged on the moving image. For example, the distribution function control unit 55 may be configured to erase an object whose elapsed time from being placed on the moving image has reached a preset placement duration (for example, 5 seconds).

In the present embodiment, the above-mentioned placement duration can be set for each image object (in this case, different placement durations can be set between at least some image objects). For example, the placement duration is set to be shorter for an image object having a larger display size. Further, the placement duration may be set for each viewing user (in this case, different placement durations may be set among at least some viewing users). For example, the placement duration is set to a longer time for a viewing user having a higher rank in the video distribution service (for example, the rank becomes higher as the number of times the video is distributed increases). The process of erasing the image object based on the arrangement duration can be realized by the cooperation between the distribution function control unit 55 and the object arrangement management unit 47 of the server 10.

Further, for example, the distribution function control unit 55 is configured to delete the image object arranged on the moving image in response to the erasing request for erasing the image object arranged on the moving image by the distribution user. Can be done. For example, the distribution function control unit 55 deletes the image object specified by the distribution user among the plurality of image objects arranged on the moving image, or deletes all of the plurality of objects arranged on the moving image. do.

Further, in the present embodiment, the distribution function control unit 55 is arranged on the moving image in response to a position change request for changing the position of the image object arranged on the moving image on the moving image by the distribution user. It can be configured to change the position of an image object on the video (move the object). For example, the distribution function control unit 55 moves the image object specified by the distribution user among the plurality of image objects arranged on the moving image to the position on the moving image specified by the distribution user.

Next, the operation of the moving image distribution system 1 of the present embodiment having such a function will be described with reference to a specific example. In the video distribution service of this specific example, the screen video corresponding to the display screen of the user terminal 30 of the distribution user is distributed to the user terminal 30 of the viewing user as a real-time video. Such screen video distribution is sometimes referred to as "live screen distribution" or the like.

FIG. 3 shows an example of information managed by the user information table 411 in this example. The user information table 411 manages information about users of the video distribution service, and as shown in the figure, is associated with a "user ID" that identifies an individual user, and is associated with a basic user such as an account name, age, and gender. "Basic information" that is information, "Distribution history information" that is information about the history of video distribution by this user, "Viewing history information" that is information about the viewing history of videos distributed by other users by this user, this user Manages information such as "retained stamp information", which is information related to stamps held by.

Of the information managed in the user information table 411, the basic information is set to the information input by the user at the timing of new registration (account creation) in the video distribution service, and then according to the instruction by the user. It will be updated accordingly. Further, the distribution history information and the viewing history information are appropriately updated according to the distribution and viewing of the moving image by the user.

In this specific example, the stamp is an image object for the viewing user to place on the moving image. The user can acquire the stamp at various occasions. For example, the user can purchase the stamp for a fee and can obtain it free of charge.

FIG. 4 shows an example of the information managed by the distribution information table 412 in this example. The distribution information table 412 manages information related to individual video distribution, and as shown in the figure, is associated with a "distribution ID" that identifies individual video distribution, and identifies a distribution user that distributes video. , "Distribution title" of this distribution, "Distribution status" of this distribution, and other information are managed. The distribution status includes, for example, information such as the number of viewing users (current value, maximum value, etc.) viewing the video to be distributed, and the distribution duration.

Among the information managed in the distribution information table 412, the distribution ID, the distribution user ID, and the distribution title are set when the distribution of the moving image is started. In addition, the distribution status is appropriately updated during the distribution of the moving image.

FIG. 5 shows an example of the information managed by the object information table 413 in this example. The object information table 413 manages information about individual stamps provided by a video distribution service provider, and as shown in the figure, is associated with a "stamp ID" that identifies an individual stamp, and is associated with an "image" of this stamp. Manage information such as "data" and "display time". As will be described in detail later, the display time indicates the time from when the stamp is placed on the moving image until it is erased (placement duration).

Hereinafter, the operation of the video distribution system 1 in this specific example will be described. First, the operation until the distribution user starts distribution of the screen moving image will be described. FIG. 6 shows an example of the main screen 60 which is a starting point when a user of the video distribution service uses the service. The main screen 60 is displayed, for example, when an application for a video distribution service is started on the user terminal 30, or the user terminal 30 accesses a website for a video distribution service provided by the server 10 via a web browser. It is displayed when you do.

As shown in FIG. 6, the main screen 60 has a recommended area 61 for displaying recommended videos and a video list area 62 for displaying a list of videos being distributed, and a basic menu area 100 is arranged at the lower end. There is. The information about the video displayed in the recommended area 61 and the video list area 62 includes the title of the video (distribution title. In the example of FIG. 6, "YYY", "XXX", etc. are displayed), and the distribution user. Contains information. The user can start viewing the moving image as a viewing user by selecting any of the moving images displayed in the recommended area 61 and the moving image list area 62.

The basic menu area 100 is composed of a menu that is a basis for using the video distribution service, and is similarly arranged on major screens other than the main screen 60. Specifically, the basic menu area 100 includes a main menu 102 for displaying the main screen 60, a search menu 104 for searching for users and videos, and a distribution menu 106 for starting distribution of videos. It is composed of a notification menu 108 for displaying notifications to users and a My Page menu 109 for displaying its own user page (My Page).

When the user selects the search menu 104, for example, a search screen for searching another user or a moving image using a keyword or the like is displayed. Further, when the user selects My Page Menu 109, the My Page screen for displaying the user's own user page (My Page) is displayed, and the user browses and edits, for example, his / her basic information through the screen. You can also browse the distribution history and viewing history.

When the user selects the distribution menu 106, the distribution preparation screen 70 illustrated in FIG. 7 is displayed on the user terminal 30. As shown in the figure, the distribution preparation screen 70 has a title input area 72 for inputting a distribution title and a distribution start button 74 displaying "Distribution start!", And a basic menu area 100 is arranged at the lower end. Has been done. The distribution preparation screen 70 is a screen for the user to instruct the start of distribution of the moving image.

When the user inputs a desired distribution title (for example, "live distribution of game X!") In the title input area 72 and then selects the distribution start button 74, the distribution preparation screen 70 is closed and the screen video is displayed. Delivery starts. Specifically, the generation of moving image data of the screen moving image corresponding to the display screen on the user terminal 30 and the transmission to the server 10 are started. When the distribution of the screen moving image is started, the moving image data of the screen moving image is transmitted from the server 10 to the user terminal 30 of the viewing user in response to the request of the viewing user. A new record is created in the distribution management table 412 according to the start of distribution.

FIG. 8 shows an example of the distribution screen 80 displayed on the user terminal 30 of the distribution user during the distribution of the moving image. The distribution screen 80 is displayed when the distribution start button 74 is selected and the distribution preparation screen 70 is closed. In this specific example, during the distribution of the video, a program such as an application for the video distribution service operates in the background, and the display area 210 corresponding to the entire screen of the distribution screen 80 is, for example, the home screen of the OS or the home screen of the OS. , The screens of other running applications are displayed.

As shown in FIG. 8, on the distribution screen 80, a comment input area 82 at the upper end of the screen, a camera image display area 84 at the lower left side thereof, and a setting button 86 and an end button 88 at the lower right corner of the screen are displayed in the display area 210, respectively. It is placed superimposed on. The comment input area 82 is configured so that the user can input a comment such as a character string. Further, the camera image display area 84 displays an image (specifically, for example, a video of the distribution user) input via the front camera or the like of the user terminal 30 of the distribution user.

When the user selects the setting button 86, various distribution settings can be made via a setting screen (not shown). For example, settings such as disabling the microphone (mute), disabling the camera (including hiding the camera image display area 84), viewing comments, and hiding the comment field (hiding the comment input area 82) are performed. be able to. Here, "viewing comments" is a setting for displaying the comments input by the distribution user himself and the comments input by the viewing user.

Here, the comment input area 82, the camera image display area 84, the setting button 86, and the end button 88 are widget-type objects controlled by an application for a video distribution service operating in the background. By tapping an area other than the objects 82, 84, 86 and 88 in the entire display area 210 of the distribution screen 80, the user can perform an operation (OS or) via the screen displayed in the display area 210. , Operations on other running applications) can be performed. Further, the user can change the display position (move the object) of the comment input area 82 and the camera image display area 84 by sliding the comment input area 82 and the camera image display area 84.

FIG. 9 shows an example of a viewing screen 90 displayed on the user terminal 30 of a viewing user who views a screen moving image. The viewing user, for example, selects one of the videos displayed in the recommended area 61 and the content list area 62 of the main screen 60, or selects one of the videos searched via the search menu 104. The video to be viewed can be selected, and the viewing screen 90 for displaying the corresponding screen video is displayed on the user terminal 30 of the viewing user according to the selection of the video.

As shown in FIG. 9, the viewing screen 90 includes a moving image display area 92 for displaying a screen moving image, a comment input area 93 located in the lower left corner of the screen, and a setting button 94 and a stamp button 95 located in the lower right corner of the screen. Have. As shown in the figure, the moving image display area 92 displays a screen moving image corresponding to the display screen (delivery screen 80) on the user terminal 30 of the distribution user.

The comment input area 93 is configured so that the user can input a comment such as a character string. When the user selects the setting button 94, various viewing settings can be made via a setting screen (not shown).

The stamp input button 95 of the viewing screen 90 is a button for the viewing user to request the placement of the stamp on the moving image. The operation related to the placement of the stamp on the moving image will be described below. FIG. 10 is a sequence diagram showing an example of communication regarding the placement of stamps executed between the user terminal 30 of the viewing user, the video distribution server 10, and the user terminal 30 of the distribution user. First, the user terminal 30 of the viewing user accepts the input of the stamp by the viewing user (step S100).

FIG. 11 illustrates a stamp input screen 110 that is displayed superimposed on the viewing screen 90 according to the selection of the stamp input button 95 of the viewing screen 90. As shown in the figure, the stamp input screen 110 has a stamp display area 112 for displaying a list of a plurality of stamp STs, and a handwritten stamp input button 114 for displaying "handwriting". The stamp ST listed in the stamp display area 112 is a stamp owned by the viewing user. The stamp held by the viewing user is managed in the holding stamp information of the user information table 411. The possessed stamp information is stored and managed synchronously in the user terminal 30 of the viewing user.

When the viewing user selects any of the stamp STs listed in the stamp display area 112, the stamp input screen 110 is closed and the information notification area 981 is displayed on the viewing screen 90 as illustrated in FIG. Will be done. The information notification area 981 displays the text "Please specify the place where the stamp is placed" as shown in the figure. The viewing user can specify the position where the stamp is placed by tapping or the like at an arbitrary position in the moving image display area 92 of the viewing screen 90.

Further, when the viewing user selects the handwritten stamp input button 114, the stamp input screen 110 is closed, and the information notification area 982 is displayed on the viewing screen 90 as illustrated in FIG. The information notification area 982 displays the text "Please handwrite the stamp" as shown in the figure. The viewing user can create a handwritten stamp by freely drawing characters, figures, and the like by a touch operation or the like in the moving image display area 92 of the viewing screen 90. Here, in the case of a handwritten stamp, the position in the moving image display area 92 in which the handwritten input is input is specified as the position where the stamp is arranged.

Returning to the sequence diagram of FIG. 10, when the position where the stamp is to be placed is specified, the stamp input (image object placement request) is accepted (step S100). Upon receiving the input of the stamp, the user terminal 30 of the viewing user transmits the stamp placement request information requesting the placement of the stamp to the video distribution server 10. The stamp placement request information includes a stamp ID (in the case of a handwritten stamp, stamp image data) that identifies the stamp selected via the stamp display area 112 of the stamp input screen 110, a user ID that identifies the viewing user, and a user ID. , Includes position information (coordinates in the moving image display area 92, etc.) on the moving image on which the stamp specified by the tap operation or the like in the moving image display area 92 of the viewing screen 90 is placed.

The user terminal 30 of the viewing user who has transmitted the stamp placement request information in response to the acceptance of the stamp input then notifies the viewing user who has input the stamp of the acceptance of the stamp input (step S110). Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 14, the information notification area 99 is displayed on the viewing screen 90. The information notification area 99 displays the text "The stamp input has been accepted." By the notification, even if the arrangement of the stamp is not reflected on the screen moving image displayed in the moving image display area 92, the viewing user can recognize that the input of the stamp is normally accepted. As a result, it is possible to prevent the viewing user from unnecessarily repeating the input of the stamp because the input stamp is not reflected on the screen moving image.

Further, in this specific example, the information notification area 99 displayed on the viewing screen 90 is automatically erased after a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed. Further, the viewing screen 90 is configured so that the stamp input button 95 cannot be selected while the information notification area 99 is displayed. That is, the viewing screen 90 is configured so that the next stamp cannot be input until a predetermined time has elapsed from the input of the previous stamp. As described above, the viewing screen 90 is limited to one stamp that can be input by the viewing user within a predetermined time. These restrictions can prevent excessive stamps from being placed on the video.

Returning to the sequence diagram of FIG. 10, the video distribution server 10 that has received the stamp arrangement request information from the user terminal 30 of the viewing user instructs the user terminal 30 of the distribution user to arrange the stamp (step S120). Specifically, the video distribution server 10 transmits the stamp placement instruction information to the user terminal 30 of the distribution user. The stamp placement instruction information includes the stamp ID, the image data of the stamp, the account name of the viewing user, the position on the moving image in which the stamp is placed, and the display time of the stamp. The image data of the stamp excluding the handwritten stamp is managed in the object information table 413, the account name of the viewing user is managed in the user information table 411 (basic information), and the display time of the stamp is managed in the object information table 413. Has been done.

The user terminal 30 of the distribution user who has received the stamp arrangement instruction information displays the stamp on the distribution screen 80 based on the received stamp arrangement instruction information (step S130). FIG. 15 illustrates a distribution screen 80 on which the stamp ST is displayed. The stamp ST is displayed based on the stamp ID and image data included in the stamp placement instruction information, and the display position is a position on the distribution screen 80 corresponding to the position on the moving image also included in the stamp placement instruction information. .. Further, the account name (account name of the viewing user who input the stamp ST) included in the stamp placement instruction information is displayed below the stamp ST. When the stamp is displayed on the distribution screen 80 of the user terminal 30 of the distribution user in this way, it is reflected in the screen video transmitted from the user terminal 30, and the viewing screen 90 (video display) on each user terminal 30 of the plurality of viewing users. In the area 92), the screen moving image on which the stamp is displayed is displayed. In this way, the viewing user can enjoy communication with the distribution user and other viewing users through the placement of the stamp on the moving image. Further, the stamp input is realized by a simple operation as compared with the comment input and the like.

In this specific example, the stamp ST displayed on the distribution screen 80 is an application for a video distribution service that operates in the background, similarly to the comment input area 82, the camera image display area 84, the setting button 86, and the end button 88. It is a widget-type object controlled by such as. The distribution user can change the display position (move the stamp) by sliding the stamp ST or the like. For example, when the stamp is superimposed on an important part of the screen of another application displayed in the display area 210, the distribution user moves the stamp.

Returning to the sequence diagram of FIG. 10, the displayed stamp continues to be displayed until the erasing condition is satisfied, and is erased when the erasing condition is satisfied (steps S140-S150). In this specific example, the stamp is deleted when the elapsed time since it is displayed reaches the display time set for each stamp (that is, the elapsed time reaches the display time). It is one of the conditions). Specifically, the user terminal 30 of the distribution user erases the stamp when the elapsed time from the display reaches the display time included in the stamp placement instruction information. As described above, the stamp display time in this example is set for each stamp. Here, in another specific example, the stamp display time is set for each user. In this case, the display time for each user is managed, for example, in the user information table 411.

Further, in this specific example, even if the elapsed time from the display has not reached the display time, the stamp is erased in response to the request by the delivery user (that is, the delivery user requests the deletion). That is one of the erasure conditions). The distribution screen 80 is configured so that when a long press operation or the like is performed on the displayed stamp, the erase instruction object DLT is displayed at the lower right of the stamp, as illustrated in FIG. .. Then, when the distribution user selects the deletion instruction object DLT, the corresponding stamp (stamp ST displayed as "F" in the example of FIG. 16) is deleted. If the elapsed time since the display has not reached the display time, the stamp once deleted may be displayed again in response to the request from the distribution user.

In this way, the placement (display on the distribution screen 80) and the deletion of the stamps input from each of the plurality of viewing users on the moving image are repeatedly executed during the distribution of the screen moving image. Then, when the distribution user selects the end button 88 of the distribution screen 80, the distribution of the moving image by the distribution user ends.

Here, in the above-mentioned specific example, based on the information about the stamp input during the distribution of the video, the distribution user is rewarded (for example, digital contents (virtual currency, items, etc.) that can be used in the video distribution service, etc.). ) May be given. For example, when the number of input stamps exceeds a predetermined value, a reward corresponding to the number of stamps may be given to the distribution user.

Further, in the above-mentioned specific example, at least a part of the plurality of stamps that can be input by the viewing user may be stamps having different display sizes. In this case, the display time set for each stamp may be shortened as the display size is larger. By doing so, the stamp having a larger display size is erased in a shorter time, so that the visibility of the screens of other applications displayed in the display area 210 of the distribution screen 80 can be easily maintained.

Further, in the above-mentioned specific example, at least a part of the stamps that can be input by the viewing user can be configured as stamps that move on the moving image. In this case, when inputting the stamp, the viewing user can specify a position that is a starting point for moving on the moving image (a position that is initially arranged) and a position that is a ending point for moving.

Further, in the above-mentioned specific example, at least a part of the stamps that can be input by the viewing user can be configured as stamps that change based on the display content of the moving image. Such stamps vary in position, shape, and / or size, etc., based on, for example, a particular object (eg, the face of a distribution user, a game character, etc.) displayed in a moving image. In this case, the user terminal 30 of the distribution user continuously analyzes the display content of the distribution screen 80 to recognize a specific object, and the position and shape of the stamp so as to match the recognized specific object. , And / or change the size, etc. (As a result, for example, a stamp having the appearance of a hat is displayed so as to approach the position of the head of the distribution user).

The video distribution system 1 of the present embodiment described above receives a request for placement of an image object (for example, a stamp) by a viewing user during distribution of a real-time video provided by the distribution user (for example, during live distribution of a screen). The image object specified by the viewing user is placed on the moving image according to the above. As a result, the viewing user can enjoy communication with other users through the placement of the image object on the moving image being viewed. That is, the embodiment of the present invention can promote communication between users during the distribution of moving images.

The video distribution system 1 of the above-described embodiment is configured so that only the viewing user arranges the image object on the video, but in another embodiment of the present invention, the distribution user is also on the video in addition to the viewing user. Place the image object in. In this case, the distribution function control unit 55 of the user terminal 30 may be configured to arrange the image object specified by the distribution user on the moving image in response to the distribution user's request for arranging the image object.

The processes and procedures described herein are implemented by software, hardware, or any combination thereof, other than those expressly described. For example, the processes and procedures described herein are realized by implementing logic corresponding to the processes and procedures on a medium such as an integrated circuit, a volatile memory, a non-volatile memory, or a magnetic disk. Further, the processes and procedures described in the present specification can be implemented as a computer program corresponding to the processes and procedures, and can be executed by various computers.

Even if it is described that the processes and procedures described herein are performed by a single device, software, component, module, such processes or procedures may be performed by multiple devices, multiple software, multiple devices. Can be performed by a component of, and / or multiple modules. The software and hardware components described herein can also be realized by integrating them into fewer components or by breaking them down into more components.

In the present specification, even if the components of the invention are described as either singular or plural, or even if they are described without limitation to either singular or plural, they should be understood separately in the context. Except for, the component may be singular or plural.

1 Video distribution system 10 Video distribution server 20 Network 30 User terminal 41 Information storage management unit 43 Basic function control unit 45 Video distribution control unit 47 Object placement management unit 51 Information storage management unit 53 Viewing function control unit 55 Distribution function control unit 60 Main Screen 70 Distribution preparation screen 80 Distribution screen 90 Viewing screen 110 Stamp input screen 210 Display area

Claims (12)

It is a system for distributing videos,
Equipped with one or more computer processors
The one or more computer processors depend on the execution of readable instructions.
The process of distributing real-time video provided by the distribution user to each of multiple viewing users,
A request for arranging an image object on a moving image during distribution of the moving image, the arrangement request including information about an image object specified by a specific viewing user included in the plurality of viewing users is specified. The process of accepting from the viewing user and
The process of arranging the specified image object on the moving image in response to the acceptance of the arrangement request, and the process of arranging the specified image object on the moving image.
In response to a position change request for changing the position of the specified image object on the moving image by the distribution user, a process of changing the position of the specified image object on the moving image is executed . ,
The accepted process is based on the information about the image object generated and specified based on the handwritten input by the specific viewing user for the moving image display area for displaying the moving image on the user terminal of the specific viewing user, and the handwritten input. Including accepting the placement request from the particular viewing user, which includes information about the identified position on the video.
The arranging process includes arranging the identified image object at the identified position on the moving image.
system. It is a system for distributing videos,
Equipped with one or more computer processors
The one or more computer processors depend on the execution of readable instructions.
The process of distributing real-time video provided by the distribution user to each of multiple viewing users,
A request for arranging an image object on a moving image during distribution of the moving image, the arrangement request including information about an image object specified by a specific viewing user included in the plurality of viewing users is specified. The process of accepting from the viewing user and
The process of arranging the specified image object on the moving image in response to the acceptance of the arrangement request, and the process of arranging the specified image object on the moving image.
In response to a position change request for changing the position of the specified image object on the moving image by the distribution user, a process of changing the position of the specified image object on the moving image is executed. ,
The one or more computer processors further execute a process of notifying the specific viewing user of the acceptance of the arrangement request in response to the acceptance of the arrangement request.
system. It is a system for distributing videos,
Equipped with one or more computer processors
The one or more computer processors depend on the execution of readable instructions.
The process of distributing real-time video provided by the distribution user to each of multiple viewing users,
A request for arranging an image object on a moving image during distribution of the moving image, the arrangement request including information about an image object specified by a specific viewing user included in the plurality of viewing users is specified. The process of accepting from the viewing user and
The process of arranging the specified image object on the moving image in response to the acceptance of the arrangement request, and the process of arranging the specified image object on the moving image.
In response to a position change request for changing the position of the specified image object on the moving image by the distribution user, a process of changing the position of the specified image object on the moving image is executed. ,
The accepting process includes limiting the number of placement requests made by the particular viewing user that can be accepted within a predetermined time.
system. The system according to any one of claims 1 to 3 .
The distribution process includes distributing the display screen on the user terminal of the distribution user as the moving image.
The process of arranging includes displaying the specified image object on a display screen of the user terminal of the distribution user.
system. The system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the accepting process includes accepting an arrangement request including information about an image object specified by the specific viewing user from among a plurality of image objects from the specific viewing user. .. The one or more computer processors further erases the identified image object located on the moving image in response to an erasing request by the distribution user to erase the identified image object. The system according to any one of claims 1 to 5 that executes processing. A method for delivering video, performed by one or more computers.
A step to distribute a real-time video provided by a distribution user to each of multiple viewing users,
A request for arranging an image object on a moving image during distribution of the moving image, the arrangement request including information about an image object specified by a specific viewing user included in the plurality of viewing users is specified. Steps to accept from viewing users and
In response to the acceptance of the placement request, the step of placing the specified image object on the moving image and
The delivery user comprises a step of changing the position of the identified image object on the video in response to a position change request for changing the position of the identified image object on the video. ,
The accepting step is based on information about an image object generated and specified based on handwriting input by the specific viewing user for a moving image display area for displaying the moving image on the user terminal of the specific viewing user, and by the handwriting input. Including accepting the placement request from the particular viewing user, which includes information about the identified position on the video.
The placing step comprises placing the identified image object at the specified position on the moving image.
Method. A method for delivering video, performed by one or more computers.
A step to distribute a real-time video provided by a distribution user to each of multiple viewing users,
A request for arranging an image object on a moving image during distribution of the moving image, the arrangement request including information about an image object specified by a specific viewing user included in the plurality of viewing users is specified. Steps to accept from viewing users and
In response to the acceptance of the placement request, the step of placing the specified image object on the moving image and
The delivery user comprises a step of changing the position of the identified image object on the video in response to a position change request for changing the position of the identified image object on the video.
The method further comprises a step of notifying the specific viewing user of the receipt of the placement request in response to the reception of the placement request.
Method. A method for delivering video, performed by one or more computers.
A step to distribute a real-time video provided by a distribution user to each of multiple viewing users,
A request for arranging an image object on a moving image during distribution of the moving image, the arrangement request including information about an image object specified by a specific viewing user included in the plurality of viewing users is specified. Steps to accept from viewing users and
In response to the acceptance of the placement request, the step of placing the specified image object on the moving image and
The delivery user comprises a step of changing the position of the identified image object on the video in response to a position change request for changing the position of the identified image object on the video.
The accepting step comprises limiting the number of placement requests made by the particular viewing user that can be accepted within a predetermined time.
Method. It is a program for distributing videos,
To the one or more computers, depending on whether it is run on one or more computers.
The process of distributing real-time video provided by the distribution user to each of multiple viewing users,
A request for arranging an image object on a moving image during distribution of the moving image, the arrangement request including information about an image object specified by a specific viewing user included in the plurality of viewing users is specified. The process of accepting from the viewing user and
The process of arranging the specified image object on the moving image in response to the acceptance of the arrangement request, and the process of arranging the specified image object on the moving image.
In response to a position change request for changing the position of the specified image object on the moving image by the distribution user, a process of changing the position of the specified image object on the moving image is executed. height,
The accepted process is based on the information about the image object generated and specified based on the handwritten input by the specific viewing user for the moving image display area for displaying the moving image on the user terminal of the specific viewing user, and the handwritten input. Including accepting the placement request from the particular viewing user, which includes information about the identified position on the video.
The arranging process includes arranging the identified image object at the identified position on the moving image.
program. It is a program for distributing videos,
To the one or more computers, depending on whether it is run on one or more computers.
The process of distributing real-time video provided by the distribution user to each of multiple viewing users,
A request for arranging an image object on a moving image during distribution of the moving image, the arrangement request including information about an image object specified by a specific viewing user included in the plurality of viewing users is specified. The process of accepting from the viewing user and
The process of arranging the specified image object on the moving image in response to the acceptance of the arrangement request, and the process of arranging the specified image object on the moving image.
In response to a position change request for changing the position of the specified image object on the moving image by the distribution user, a process of changing the position of the specified image object on the moving image is executed. ,
The one or a plurality of computers are further made to execute a process of notifying the specific viewing user of the acceptance of the arrangement request in response to the acceptance of the arrangement request.
program. It is a program for distributing videos,
To the one or more computers, depending on whether it is run on one or more computers.
The process of distributing real-time video provided by the distribution user to each of multiple viewing users,
A request for arranging an image object on a moving image during distribution of the moving image, the arrangement request including information about an image object specified by a specific viewing user included in the plurality of viewing users is specified. The process of accepting from the viewing user and
The process of arranging the specified image object on the moving image in response to the acceptance of the arrangement request, and the process of arranging the specified image object on the moving image.
In response to a position change request for changing the position of the specified image object on the moving image by the distribution user, a process of changing the position of the specified image object on the moving image is executed. ,
The accepting process includes limiting the number of placement requests made by the particular viewing user that can be accepted within a predetermined time.
program.

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